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Oct-10-14 Injuries from an auto accident prevented Matt from returning to work. He filed a lawsuit to collect damages from the negligent party, but he had no means of paying the bills until his case settled. Matt applied for pre-settlement lawsuit funding , and received his lawsuit cash advance within two days. The initial funding he received, plus one additional a... - Bereaved Families Wait for Justice with Lawsuit Funding
Sep-12-14 You know your case is strong and you are expecting a fair settlement, but when? How do you financially wait out an extended legal process when the bills keep coming in and the income has been reduced? When faced with the complexity and duration of a lawsuit, pre-settlement lawsuit funding can be a helpful option for plaintiffs seeking justice. An unfo... - Health Provider Faces $16.5 Million Hit in Proposed California Overtime Pay Settlement
Aug-21-14 Los Angeles, CA A national health care provider headquartered in Kentucky but sued in California with regard to overtime pay laws and other alleged violations of employment statutes is looking at a $16.5 million bill to settle those allegations. Amongst the claims against Kindred Healthcare Inc. (Kindred), are allegations that Kindred failed to pay overtim... - Pre-Settlement Lawsuit Funding Prevents Eviction
Aug-14-14 Personal injury lawsuits can take years to settle, leaving injured victims financially devastated. Don’t let financial issues force you into a quick settlement. Get the cash you need now in as little as 24 hours with pre-settlement lawsuit funding . A North Carolina single mother of two was seriously injured in an auto accident. As a result of her in... - Never Give Up. Never Give In. Pre-Settlement Funding Helps Your Fight to Win
Aug-7-14 Lawsuits are expensive and the majority of injured people who make claims do not have significant assets. Many victims are unable to work, have reduced income or have additional expenses associated with injuries leading to financial struggles during a long battle for justice. Pre-settlement lawsuit funding can make it possible to wait for a fair settleme... - How to Negotiate Negligence After Suffering a Personal Injury
Aug-17-23 Islip, NY Living on Long Island in New York, your everyday actions are backed by the lapping surf of the Atlantic and iconic landmarks such as Jones Beach or Montauk Lighthouse. But you may have to defend your rights when a personal injury casts a shadow over this idyllic setting. These injuries often result from someone else's negligence , like an ir... - Bank of America, QBE Settle Forced-Placed Insurance Class Action for $228 Million
Apr-13-14 Miami, FL Even though they have agreed to settle a proposed class-action Lender insurance lawsuit for $228 million, co-defendant Bank of America nonetheless doesn’t think it did anything wrong, according to a statement released by a spokesperson when the settlement was revealed. And while the announced settlement did not clarify if the defendants... - Federal Judge Gives Nod to $300 Million-Plus Force-Placed Insurance Settlement
Mar-23-14 Miami, FL A tentative $300 million Lender insurance settlement that was announced last September and given preliminary approval a month later has been granted final approval by a federal judge in Florida. The settlement not only provides some compensation for plaintiffs embroiled in the Force-Place insurance battleground, but legal experts agree the se... - Showrunner Seeks Class Certification in Lawsuit over Residuals
Dec-9-21 Los Angeles, CA On October 18, a showrunner moved in Los Angeles federal court for class certification of a group of TV writers who claim that they were cheated of residual payments owed by streaming services. They claim that their union failed to represent their interests adequately in negotiating a secret lump sum settlement. Although royalties and other... - Verizon Overtime Lawsuit, Over and Over Again
Jul-6-23 Los Angeles, CA Verizon Connect Inc. and over 500 employees who claimed they were denied overtime, meal and rest breaks and expense reimbursements – violations of California and federal wage laws – have received preliminary approval in a $1.6 million settlement to their California labor wage and hour class action lawsuit. Santillan v. Veri... - Pre-Settlement Lawsuit Funding Is Helping Grandparents Care for Three Young Children
Dec-5-13 Auto accident pre-settlement funding from Lawsuit Financial is making life a little easier for one family. Almost a year after a fatal auto accident claimed the life of a young woman, a wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the negligent driver. According to police, a teen was driving a stolen truck at a high rate of speed when he failed to stop... - Legal Rights and Recourse for Motorcycle Accident Victims
Jun-11-24 Santa Clara, CA Owning and riding a motorcycle can be a thrilling experience, but it unfortunately comes with some dangers. Motorcyclists are often difficult to see on roadways, which raises their potential for being involved in accidents. Furthermore, motorcycles leave their passengers more exposed to the elements (even while wearing protective gear),... - California Judge Refuses $2.25 Walmart Unpaid Overtime Deal
Jun-4-24 San Bernardino, CA An unpaid overtime lawsuit deal between Walmart and 1,700 workers appeared to be close to settling for $2.25 million after plaintiffs were instructed by a California federal judge to fix deficiencies in the settlement's distribution method. This second denial involves plaintiff Juan Garcia’s request for a $20,000 i... - Is Florida a Haven for Forced-Place Insurance?
Jul-15-13 Tallahassee, FL As the nation’s homeowners grapple with the unfairness that is forced-place insurance, it becomes apparent that the state of Florida appears to have the greatest incidence of Force Place Insurance , according to Targeted News Service (5/13/13). Of all Forced-Place Insurance (FPI) policies in place across the entire country, Fl... - CVS to Settle California Labor Lawsuit for $10.4 Million
Aug-31-21 Los Angeles, CA The federal court for the Central District of California has approved a settlement under which CVS Pharmacy will pay retail pharmacists $10.4 million to compensate them for off-the-clock training time. Chalian v. CVS alleges that the retail pharmacy giant failed to credit time actually spent in required training, in violation of Californ... - Pre-Settlement Funding Can Keep Plaintiffs Financially Secure
Apr-25-13 Until you are the victim of someone else’s negligence, you may not realize how long the litigation process can take. You may not be familiar with the term “lawsuit loan.” If you were injured or lost a loved one due to the negligence of someone else, every day can be a physical, emotional and financial struggle while awaiting a settlement. Meeting fina... - California Real Estate Fees May Have Involved Illegal Kickbacks
Mar-23-13 San Diego, CA Buying, selling and refinancing a home is complex enough without adding in illegal real estate fees or kickbacks. But kickbacks are alleged to have occurred in some California real estate transactions, says Taras Kick, attorney at The Kick Law Firm, APC. Attorneys are now investigating a possible lawsuit against the companies involved in... - Plaintiffs Ease Financial Burdens with Pre-Settlement Funding
Mar-15-13 “A drunk driver ran a light and slammed into my father’s car, killing him instantly. For months after receiving that devastating phone call, our family was so emotionally traumatized that we overlooked stacks of bills, including mortgage payments, tuition bills and funeral expenses. My mother didn’t work so dad’s job was the only source of income. I... - ABM Industries to Settle Janitors’ Wage Lawsuits for $140 Million
Jul-30-21 San Francisco, CA On July 8, ABM Industries entered into a written agreement to settle the consolidated lawsuits, ABM Industries Overtime Cases (also known as the “Bucio case”), pending in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco. Filed in 2006, the lawsuits allege that ABM’s prior timekeeping and payment... - Philips Settles Respirator Case for $1.1 Billion
May-9-24 Santa Clara, CA Philips Respironics has agreed to settle over 700 lawsuits for $1.1 billion. Since the massive 2021 recall of its faulty breathing machines and ventilators that released toxic and carcinogenic fumes into customers’ mouths, throats and lungs, more than 50,000 people have been involved in the litigation. And it’s not over yet...